Karnataka: Satish Jarkiholi's film will explore High Command's sway

Belagavi: For those high on politics, the ubiquitous ‘High Command’ has always been the biggest obstacle to reaching their cherished goal — anything from a panchayat to Lok Sabha seat.

The firm control the high commands of various political parties wield on leaders in Karnataka starting from the panchayat to parliament, is the theme of a feature film, High Command to be produced by seasoned politician Satish Jarkiholi of Gokak. An out-and-out political movie with a touch of comedy, High Command will also dwell on the lives of power-hungry leaders who dance to the tune of the high command.

Jarkiholi, a former minister, is hunting for mimicry artistes to mimic prominent leaders from various parties. “I am holding an audition by inviting talented artistes and budding actors to Belagavi on October 16 to ensure that talented people get a chance to act. For the past few weeks, I am working on the script with the help of some writers and friends to develop the film into a ‘political comedy’,” says Jarkiholi. According to him, the film focuses on state politics highlighting how leaders and parties have become puppets of the high command. Efforts will also be made to show the entire political system being remote-controlled by leaders at the top, he said, adding that the shooting will begin soon.    

According to his associates, the film will portray the process by which the High Command selects candidates from panchayat to Lok Sabha elections and how able and honest leaders at the grassroots get the axe at crucial moments. “Some  unknown leaders lacking calibre are able to get party ticket using their links with high command which deprives the deserving ones of their due. Sitting in Delhi, the high command takes a call on candidates whether it is an election to panchayat or assembly. The film will portray such events, ” they added.

In several cases, candidates are decided by top leaders based on caste, creed and community without giving any significance to merit and ground reality. By adopting such a yardstick, parties take voters for a ride and indirectly force them to choose the wrong candidate in elections, said the sources.